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Youth Development

The YMCA is committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen. From cradle to career, the Y empowers young people to lead inspired, successful lives. The Y believes that young people deserve every opportunity possible to learn, grow and thrive. By connecting kids to their potential, purpose and each other, the Y empowers kids and teens to shape the communities of tomorrow, today. You can count on the Bloomsburg YMCA to provide programs, care, and support for your children.

Preschool
Youth Sports
y-care
Swim Lessons & Team
camp programs
Gymnastics

Current Youth Programs

Steam
Fall Programs 24-25
7th & 8th Grade Initiative
Rugby Academy
Teen Night
3-On-3 Teen Basketball Tournament

Preschool

CHILD Care

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Are you looking for a 3-day or 5-day program for your 3–5-year-old?
Our Early Learning Center is a Keystone Stars Accredited Center and
licensed by the Department of Education. The goal of our program is to
provide a safe and nurturing environment that encourages children to
become active in their learning process through hands on materials, games, and music.

Classroom size will not exceed 10 students per teacher. Staff will use the Creative Curriculum program in Preschool. This program contains units and materials that encourage students to explore and discover new ideas. The Creative Curriculum emphasizes communication with parents, and features materials that parents can review, as well as an evaluation program to help teachers communicate a child’s success in the classroom.

Information below is for the 2024/2025 school year but registration for the 2024/2025 school year doesn’t open until 4/2/24.
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Registration packet
Parent Handbook
Enrollment Letter
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Y-Care

Flyer Registration CACFP Enrollment Form CACFP Eligibility Form ELRC Packet Parent Handbook
*** Registration requires completing the CACFP Enrollment and Eligibility Forms ***

Research shows that children who participate in afterschool programs are more successful in academics, are healthier, and more often maintain positive behaviors. Afterschool Programming is specially geared to achieve these results. Call us for details at (570) 784-0188.

Y-Care is available Monday through Friday, before and after school. We also provide all-day care for scheduled, non-weather related school closings.

Y-Care gives young people an experience that can last a lifetime and inspire them to continue an involvement with the Y for years to come.

All Y-Care programs and special days off require a minimum number of participants for the program to run.

Financial Assistance is available at our YMCA. Please contact us at 570-784-0188 for more information.

Keystone STARS Program

We participate in the Keystone STARS program which is an initiative of the Office of Child Development and Early Learning.  Keystone STARS  improves, supports, and recognizes the continuous quality improvement efforts of early learning programs in Pennsylvania.

Financial Assistance

Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC) of Columbia, Montour, and Northumberland Counties offers financial assistance. CCIS forms are available at the front desk of the Y, and should be submitted to CCIS a minimum of thirty days before care is scheduled to begin. The closest ELRC office to the Y is located at 398 Wall St. Danville, PA and is open M-F 8:30am-5:00pm or by phone at (570) 275-3996.

We are concerned about each child and strive to provide safe and fun experiences for all. We encourage children to participate, develop ideas, and most of all, have fun! 

Our staff are certified in CPR/First Aid, fire safety, child abuse prevention and reporting, and emergency action plans. All staff have criminal background checks, child abuse clearances, and FBI fingerprinting clearances. 

Our trained staff are experienced in working with children and look forward to playing a key role in your child’s educational program.

On Track for Success

Afterschool Programming is designed to help kids in every community succeed, developmentally and academically.  Afterschool Programming focuses on five core content areas: academic achievement, creative expression, health and well-being, and teaching values and social skills.

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Registration
CACFP Enrollment Form
CACFP Eligibility Form
ELRC Packet
Parent Handbook
Summer Camp Flyer

For parents, extra support to keep children healthy and safe can go a long way. To give children an adventurous, active and healthy summer, the Bloomsburg Area Y is offering a variety of camp options to meet the needs of all our families’ youth in Bloomsburg and surrounding communities. YMCA camp programs provide a fun and unique experience that gives children and teens the opportunity to explore the outdoors, meet new friends, discover new interests and create memories that last a lifetime. Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks are provided at no extra cost.

The Bloomsburg Area Y offers Full Day Summer Camp for ages 6-12 and a Kiddie Summer Camp for ages 3-5.  The Bloomsburg YMCA provides a variety of opportunities to help ensure that children are learning and being physically active in the summer.  Campers also learn how to be responsible and resourceful, work in groups, solve problems and make decisions that will help them grow as individuals – all while having fun.

Summer Camp Registration Packet Here! 

Summer Kiddie Camp Registration Packet Here! 

ELRC Packet

View the Camp Flyer Here!

View the Kiddie Camp Flyer Here!

View the Camp Field Trips Flyer Here!

3 Day Members:  $105

3 Day Non-member:  $150

5 Day Members:  $175

5 Day Non-members:  $225

Winter Camp Registration Packet

Summer Camp Flyer

Child Watch

Swim team & lessons

Swim Team & Lessons

2024-2025 BAY Swim Team Winter

Being a BAY Barracuda means being a part of a team that encourages, supports & pushes each other to be the best they can be!

Initial Practice Times

Red: 4-5

Pink: 4-5:30

White: 5-7

Black: 5:30-7

Platinum: 5:30-7:30

Pricing :
Platinum: $70/mo
Black: $65/mo
White: $65/mo
Pink: $55/mo
Red: $45/mo

Swimmers are required to have an active YMCA membership for the duration of the season.

email [email protected] with questions

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BAY Swimming Lessons

BAY Swimming Lessons give kids the tools they need to be confident in and around water. In these lessons, students discover a respect and love for water. Our 8-class course teaches water safety and basic swimming techniques through lessons, instruction, and fun activities to reinforce skills.
Lessons are taught by BAY Swim Team coaches and swimmers who volunteer their skills to help others
discover a love of swimming. Participation in BAY Swim Lessons is one part of the process to develop your child’s water safety and swimming skills. Year-round practice, regular exposure to water, and positive encouragement
are the tools for developing your child’s comfort level in and around the water.

Sunday Lessons:

Sept 8 – Nov 3

Group 1: Ages 4+ 4-4:45pm
Group 2: Ages 4+ 5-5:45pm
Group 3: 6mo.-3yr Parent & Me 6-6:45pm
 
Pricing: Family member $50
Youth Member $72
Non-Member $94
 
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BAY Take Your Mark

Take Your Mark is intended to help swimmers transition from swim lessons to the Swim Team.  Basic elements of competitive swimming will be taught.  Swimmers should be able to move independently in the water and be interested in joining the competitive swim team when ready. Register in-person at the front desk!

Session Details

May 14 – 30

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

5:30 – 6:30 PM

Location: Bloomsburg Middle School Pool 

Cost: $80 for members |$100 for non-members 

*  TYM participants will receive 33% off of Summer Swim Team

*  You must be a current member of the YMCA to participate in Swim Team.

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Diving Clinic

Join our diving clinic to learn the fundamentals of diving with expert guidance.  Perfect for those new to the sport or looking to refine their skills!  To participate your child must be 8-14 years old, comfortable with water and be able to swim from diving board to the wall.

Session Details

6-6:45 pm on Sundays

9/8, 9/15, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 11/3

Location: Bloomsburg Middle School Pool 

Cost:

$46 Family Member

$68 Youth Member

$90 Non-Member

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Youth Sports

Youth Sports

The Y is committed to empowering kids to lead healthy, active lifestyles. From gaining confidence to fostering positive relationships, sports at the Y are about building lifelong, healthy habits from the inside out.

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Youth Sports
Youth Sports: Floor/Pillo Hockey
Youth Sports: Archery
Pee-Wee Sports
Sept Pee Wee Sports

Gymnastics

Gymnastics

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2024 Fall Gymnastics

Beginner/Intermediate

Ages 6 – 12

Mondays: Sept 9 – Nov 18

Tuesdays: Sept 10 – Nov 19

6-7pm

Our beginner/intermediate gymnastics program is for any child that wants to learn or improve on gymnastics skills including bar, beam, tumbling, and floor.

Youth or Family Member:  $170

Non-member:  $185

 

Preschool

Ages 3-5

Saturdays: Sept 7 – Oct 26

9-9:45 am
or
10-10:45 am

Our preschool gymnastics program introduces the basics – we work on bar, beam, tumbling, and floor skills.

Youth or Family Member:  $70

Non-member:  $85

gymnastics COC + intake form 2024

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